Has anyone on the forum had a. Heart attack while having af. Is there an increased risk?

[trixie100]

A F and heart attacks

[Hidden]

Hi trixie, that’s a fairly unusual question, may I ask what prompted you to ask.

[trixie100 in reply to Hidden]

Just thought that everything may be connected

[Hidden in reply to trixie100]

Can’t add much to what BobD has said so hopefully that’s something you can cross off your worry list 😉👍

[Buffafly in reply to trixie100]

It is, but the other way about, conditions that lead to heart attacks predispose you to AF.

[BobD Volunteer]

Not something I have ever head of in the last 16 years. Strokes yes cardiac arrest no.

[baba in reply to BobD]

Heart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same.

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[Elephantlydia]

The risk of a heart attack is not increased due to AF.The condition does not cause a heart attack.However,AF can lead to other serious complications,so it needs to be treated promptly and monitored closely..Even though your risk of a heart attack is not increased due to AF,your risk of other serious complications,such as stroke and heart failure,does go up because of this condition.In Summary,AF won’t cause heart attacks but can lead to other serious complications.